A look at some of the top highlights from the past weekend of racing at Woodbine. Ready, Willing and Aebly Spa Prospector and rider Fraser Aebly rewrote the record books in Saturday’s eighth at Woodbine, covering 7 ½ furlongs on the bet365 inner turf in 1:27.68. The hearty triumph by three-quarters of a length marked Spa Prospector’s first visit to the winner’s circle since last July. Trained by dual Hall of Famer Mark Casse for owner Gregory Tramontin, the 3-year-old Authentic filly has purse earnings over $138,000 from nine lifetime starts (2-0-2). At 5-2, Spa Prospector paid $7.60. Aebly struck again with 2023 King’s Plate champion Paramount Prince to give Casse a record-breaking fifth $175,000 Seagram Cup (G3) victory. Spa Prospector. Michael Burns Photography Dazzling debut Evette Chartrand-Hoek trainee Brandy and Me punctuated Saturday’s 10-race card with a dominant maiden-breaking triumph at 35-1. Sent off as the longest shot on the board, the 3-year-old daughter of Silent Name (JPN)–Aquinnah stymied eight foes in a commanding 5 ½-length decision with Jason Hoyte in the irons. Bred in Ontario by Keith and Rachel McClelland, Brandy and Me is owned by Sue Leslie, Valerie Kay, Susan Kay, and Chris Odell. She paid $73.50. Brandy and Me. Michael Burns Photography Dazzling debut, Part 2 Saintsbury Farms homebred Slayster enjoyed a memorable professional debut of his own, capturing Sunday’s fourth fixture at 27-1. Also carrying the highest price on the board, the 4-year-old son of Speightster–Makisupa (GB) displayed tremendous grit to reach the wire a half-length clear. The bay, trained by Mike De Paulo and piloted by Jalon Samuel, paid $56.70. Slayster. Michael Burns Photography Share This:Share
